AFRL Launches Hybrid-Propulsion General Atomics UAS Program

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.
Credit: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.
A bid to win government funding has succeeded for General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. to develop a stealthy uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) powered by a novel hybrid-electric propulsion system. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) awarded a $99 million contract on May 27 for General Atomics...
Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington, DC.

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